DR Congo takes early lead against England in World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
In the ongoing World Cup round of 32 match, the Democratic Republic of the Congo leads England after just seven minutes. A strong cross set up Cipenga, who scored with a finish into the near corner, catching England's keeper Jordan Pickford off guard. Historically, England has not won a knockout match when going behind first since 1966. The pressure is on Thomas Tuchel's squad to mount a comeback to avoid an early exit from the tournament.
- •Congo scored first seven minutes into the match.
- •Cipenga netted the goal after a well-placed cross.
- •England struggles in knockout matches after falling behind.
- •Match is still in progress as England seeks to equalize.
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — 🤯 Now the Three Lions too? DR Congo catch England cold
"At the World Cup, there have already been one or two surprises from supposedly smaller footballing nations. The Democratic Republic of the Congo was among them after drawing with Portugal. Now, in the...
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